Dermal fillers are a popular choice for those looking to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and restore volume to their face. These injectables can last anywhere from six to twelve months, depending on the type of filler used and the area being treated. Deeper injections can last up to a year, while newer dermal fillers can last up to two years. In areas of the face with more movement, such as the lips, the constant movement of the muscles breaks down and dissolves the filler at a faster rate.
Hyaluronic acid-based fillers are a safe and temporary solution for problems related to aging. The body breaks down filler particles relatively quickly, but in many cases, collagen can last for years. Larger particle fillers, such as Restylane Lyft, tend to last longer than smaller particle fillers, such as Restylane Silk. Botox will gradually disappear over a period of three to six months, while dermal fillers will last between four months and two years.
Factors that affect how long fillers last include the injectable that your healthcare provider recommends, where you use these products, the amount of filler, and how you care for your skin afterward. Fillers are ideal for treating different types of wrinkles and adding volume and contour to areas such as the lips, cheeks and tear areas. Fillers are injected into problem areas with a series of injections through an ultra-fine needle. While each patient metabolizes fillers differently, fillers can usually last 6 to 9 months.
The upper part of the face is normally treated with fillers that are more durable than those used in other areas. Fillers injected into the lower eye area tend to last longer than those injected into the lips. Fillers also allow doctors to directly treat loss of volume with a product that can strengthen the structure of the face and return desired volume.
